Umakant Vishnuprasad Mehta

MEHTA, UMAKANT VISHNUPRASAD, 94, of Totowa

On September 12, 2025, Umakant V. Mehta passed away peacefully at the age of 94 while surrounded by his loved ones, which define his long lasting legacy.

Born on October 10, 1930 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, he was one of eight children to Vishnuprasad and Shardaben Mehta. Growing up in Khadia, he developed a love for chemistry and accumulated an inspiring career as a Chemist, working for Atul Ltd. in Valsad, spanning over 30 years.

Shortly after retirement, he moved to Vadodara with his family and became a grandparent of two granddaughters. In 2008, a few years after the birth of his grandson, he and his wife, Taralaben Mehta, moved from India to the United States of America, where he lived the remainder of his life with his son and daughter’s families.

He was known to pursue many passions and passed down his love for them to his children and grandchildren. Being an avid fan of technology, he utilized it at every chance to share his creative writing, such as poems and short stories, to the world. He also developed a craft of astrology and became a beacon for others to seek guidance. From early songs by K.L. Saigal to devotional bhajans, he was a lover of music.

He will forever be remembered for his selflessness, devotion to his faith, and unwavering love for his family.

His legacy is survived by his two children, Mrugank and Neha, and their spouses Prerana and Dipen, 3 grandchildren - Kush, Juhi, Himali - and her spouse Mayank, and dog Zuko, who all were the joy of his life.

A Puja will be held on Monday, September 15th at 12:00 PM at Cedar Lawn Crematory, 200 McLean Boulevard, Paterson, NJ 07504. Cremation will be private at 1:00 PM.